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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1895
Page
5
A. A. Stewart, superintendent at the Kansas School for the Deaf, denounces charges made by the Olathe Mirror as baseless political maneuvering. He asserts support from the board, defends hiring and finances, and calls for nonpartisan stewardship of the institution amid partisan turmoil.
D C Metsker backs the drive with a 20000 donation toward shifting the state capital from Jefferson City. Promoters report a 1 000 000 subscription target with over half raised, as supporters in Sedalia press for the change. A public meeting at Trades Assembly hall is announced for Aug 98 to organize the effort and related festivities.
Charles Bauerschmitt, Topeka shoe store proprietor, is declared insane after a court hearing. A guardian will be appointed to manage his business while he is sent to the asylum for treatment. His son and wife support sending him to Excel sior Springs for care. witnesses describe signs of mental decline since spring and erratic behavior including plans to move his store to Springfield Missouri.
Justice Whitmore of Oxkined clarifies the contempt finding in a melon theft case. He states W Hunter the defendant was not jailed for harsh language but for appearing under alcohol influence and disorderly conduct in court. Hunter apologized and the fine was remitted with costs unpaid.
E and Stevens the Asheville colored educator is in Topeka planning a two story school near Fifteenth and Chandler with an annex gymnasium and kitchen to teach kindergarten trades and meals. The project expects eastern philanthropy funding, with free access for the needy and welcomes colored and white pupils from neighboring states.
At a board meeting in Olathe on August 12 the Kansas state board of charities reappointed Stewart Saye to serve at least until December. A member disclosed the decision to two Olathe men on the way to the train, though no details were released by request of the board. Stewart Saye confirmed his name as superintendent.
In an August 24 Peoria customs letter, Benwood West Virginia resident F P Phorp Lane asks about mass wine sent to Bishop Spalding. Officials reply no shipment passed through Peoria customs for four years and the bishop has received nothing from Peoria.
Local items report visits and resignations among state officials and church missions. Geo L Foster returns from Lawrence while J L Constant visits, G H Bauserman travels to Oakley, Sire Itolen Moses attends a Kansas missionary convention, Miss Virginia Shippy invites a Kansas family, and W K Jones suffers fever. A two year old dies from fever. a farewell at the depot precedes Japan-bound moves of Mr and Mrs Milton Mudden. Emperor of Germany labeled a cowardly liar in Berlin.
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